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August 17, 2020 Volume 20, Issue 8  

Weekly Newsletter

Will Life Ever Be Normal Again As We Knew It? First of all we would like to thank our members and visiting guests for doing your part as we deal with the new norm. We do hope that conditions will get better in the future. But until then we continue to provide a clean and friendly place for you to enjoy some much needed recrea- tion.

Most all of our facilities are open with some restrictions. The gym, and the hot tub are the only amenities that are not available. Also we are unable to hold any activities where equipment Inside this issue must be shared. We are constantly looking for new activities that meet the guidelines set forth by the state of California and San Diego county. Stepping Onto a Nude Beach ..... 2 Nudists Claim Their Space 2 Everyone that has joined us thus far, has stated that they are having a good time and are looking ...... forward to a return trip. If you have not yet ventured out, we encourage you to do so. Nudists Making America Great .. 3 Black Nudists ...... 4 Joining A Nudist Community To Become A More People Getting Naked ...... 4 Better Man Sue's Story ...... 4 Perfect (Nude) World ...... 4 Taji Ameen is on a mission of self improvement. Nude Beaches In California ...... 5 On a cold day in February 2020, Vice Media joined us for a segment of Taii’s quest to become a Are You Afraid ...... 5 better man. We really enjoyed hosting Taii and the crew as they documented his journey to be- I just don’t wear clothes ...... 6 coming comfortable, enjoying life as it was intended to be.

Click here to see the video. What It's Like Stepping Onto a for the First Time

The first question my guy friends asked when I told them I was going to St. Maarten was whether I'd be hitting the nude beaches.

Classy guys, I know.

Still, it got me thinking. I'd never been to a nude beach before, and I was heading into primo clothing-optional territory. Specifically Orient Beach, famous for its au naturel revelers and home to several naturist and . So with a heady dose of YOLO familiar to any traveler, I decided to get outside my comfort zone, drop trou, and hit the beach.

Dropping inhibitions did not mean dropping my need to overplan

Seeing as it was my first time hitting a clothing-optional stretch of sand, I decided to do a little bit of preparation before venturing forth.

First things first: Find out where on the beach clothes become optional. No need to get arrested for disrobing at the wrong location. Second, sunning in your skivvies requires a TON of sunscreen. You'd be surprised at all the bits on your body that are really unaccustomed to daylight; and no one wants sunburn on their ass for the duration of their . Finally, I decided to throw some magazines and headphones into my beach bag since I'd be stripping down solo. Read more

The love of the freedom of the naturist lifestyles. Feel Free and Enjoy the Freedom of !

Water Volleyball Highlights Nudists Claim Their Space In Cantarrija n

This story can fit 75-125 words. The coronavirus crisis has changed many things. Also the appointment of the nudists in Can- Selecting pictures or graphics is an tarriján, who this year have not been able to organize the activities of other summers, but have important part of adding content to not wanted to stop meeting to claim their space. The Association Friends of the Nudist Beach of your newsletter. Cantarriján yesterday made an appeal to remember that this space is of naturist translation.

Think about your article and ask your- The secretary of the entity, Pedro Pérez, explains that this year, especially in August, the "textiles", as they call those who wear , have become increasingly present in Can- self if the picture supports or enhanc- tarriján. Naturists know that the fact that the beach is a nudist tradition does not mean that es the message you’re trying to con- people who wear clothes cannot enjoy it. There is no prohibition and they have nothing against vey. Avoid selecting images that ap- them either. However, Pérez recalls that for those who choose to enjoy the sea without clothes pear to be out of context. there are very few options.

Microsoft Publisher includes thou- The president of the nudist association points out that the fact that the presence of textiles in- creases causes that in a certain way those who choose nudism feel cornered. In addition, they sands of clip images from which specify that contrary to what some people think, the two coves are of naturist tradition, both the you can choose and import into your first and the second. newsletter. There are also several The association has been working for a long time to normalize nudism. They always insist that tools you can use to draw shapes and they have nothing against people who choose to spend the day at the beach with a , but symbols. they reiterate that it is very difficult for them to go to any area of the coast without clothes.

Once you have chosen an image, place His goal is that those who want to spend the day naked can do so with complete peace of mind it close to the article. Be sure to place and will continue to do so. the caption of the image near the Although with masks and without the usual activities, the nudists of Cantarriján returned yester- image. day from the freedom of in the sea, walking or having a beer at the beach bar without having to wear anything. For them it is the best option. They encourage all those who feel like trying. And they trust that those who choose swimsuits respect the small space that naturists have reserved for decades. They cannot prohibit anyone from entering, but they do claim that this nudist space continues to be mostly nudist. They will continue to take off their clothes to go 2 down to their beach. Original Story About Us

DeAnza Springs is the largest and one of the newest clothing op- tional resorts in North America. Situated on more than 500 acres of high desert (at 2600 feet) in eastern San Diego County, it is ideal for year- round vacationing.

The resort is comprised of 311 spa- cious RV sites with full hook-ups and plenty of spacious tent sites for dry . Luxurious rental units con- sisting of fully furnished park models, midsized RV’s and rooms.

No matter what activities you enjoy, you will probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surround- ed on three sides by fantastic hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Join us for Labor Day Weekend September 4—7 the resort grounds include grassy lawns, Shade trees, and sparkling pools, as well as typical desert vege- tation. Are Nudists Making America Great Again? Other amenities include two heated swimming pools (one enclosed for I try to steer clear of politics and religion in my blog, but this has become increasingly difficult year-round swimming), a hot tub, since I began a series of posts called NAKED IN AMERICA, a project intended to document our spa, well equipped gym, and visits to nude and clothing-optional resorts in the Eastern United States. pickleball courts, shuffleboard court, I already knew there was a lot of confusion about social in the United States, but I thought horseshoe pits, lounge, café, confer- the most perplexing part of the equation was going to be about the perceptions people hold ence center, game room, large cov- related to the inherently sexual nature of nudism. (Despite the ongoing nudist mantra that the two are not inextricably linked.) That’s a thing, for sure, but that’s not the main theme that has ered patio, world class , as well emerged during our visits to about a dozen different resorts between and Vermont. To be as children’s equipment. We also blunt… I had never realized before how eager naked people are to Make America Great Again! have a large safely enclosed pet park, Before I lose roughly 50% of my readers, I should try to provide a bit of perspective. While I’m laundry facility and Wi-Fi broadband most certainly the liberal university professor type, I really consider myself a moderate, capitalist, internet access is available through- would-even-vote-for-a-thoughtful-Republican-if-the-timing-were-right, kind of guy. My father out the resort. was the epitome of the American rags-to-riches story, growing up in the Depression, served in World War II, and eventually established his own small business where he struggled with all the Within a short hiking distance, there things that keep small business owners up at night. He voted for Ronald Reagan for President, are vestiges of ancient native en- and supported Arnold Schwarzenegger in his bid for the Governator. My dad was pragmatic, and campments, abandoned mines and wise, in a common-sense sort of way. A true role ! railroad camps to explore. The Anza- I haven’t a clue what my father would do were he alive today. One thing I know though, he Borrego Desert State Park offers wouldn’t be caught dead at a nudist resort! In fact, I have vivid memories of him ranting at the miles of nature trails for nude hiking dinner table over those damn hippies who had taken over an old camp on the Russian River in and . California. He never knew that his own son – me – became an avowed nudist in his early twenties and raised his children to run around naked, just like those crazy long-hairs at the river. In fact, I With the friendly folks that call DeAn- think he would have gone so far as to say that such behavior is… well… un-American! za home, you can socialize as much My parents were also enthusiastic RVers, though they could never afford one of those super- or as little as you choose. You can fancy rigs you see on the road today. But their 28-foot trailer looked like any number of those we’ve seen in nudist parks all up and down the East Coast, Read more 3 Black Nudists: Embracing The Skin You’re In About Us cont. With The Black Naturists Association share in monthly potluck dinners, Despite our oversexualized media, nude beaches are still considered taboo in America and one of the biggest misconceptions about them is that they’re only for older white people and those with enjoy social hour, sing karaoke, or beach bodies to show it off. dance the night away in the Oasis Lounge. Enjoy a meal at the Cactus If you Google “Black Nudists,” your first impression might be that they don’t exist, or that nude beaches are not open to Black people. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. After Flower Café or an invigorating game visiting several nude beaches with some close friends, the idea of creating a space where we too of water volleyball. At the end of the could be represented and leave our bun prints’ footprints in the sand, grew more and more as day you can retreat to your own we met other Black folks on the beach who were just as happy to see us as we were to see them. space to experience the peace and These experiences and the desire to change the narrative are what gave birth to Black Naturists solitude the high desert has to offer. Association. (B.N.A)Read more

We have many planned activities for you to enjoy every week, such as More People Getting Naked During Corona- bingo, karaoke, trivia, water volley- virus: When Clothing Is Optional, What About ball and social hour. Our activities list also include events like Nudestock Masks? Musical Festival, Bare Booty 5K Run While connected to the current heat wave in sweltering Europe and to changes in attitude about and Naked to Goat Canyon Trestle. the body, polls show that a rising popularity of nudism in many countries of the world is also All activities are open to everyone. linked to Covid-19 confinement. Naturists associations have been noting the interest in nudism and increases in their membership Nude can be a getaway during the coronavirus pandemic — and the media is paying attention: from the pressures of everyday life. The relaxation you will discover is a “You Can Leave Your Mask On: Nudists Wear Just One Item in Covid Times,” the Wall Street Journal headlines a recent story. The take in Vice: “The Ongoing Battle to Convince Nudists to result of the healthy trend toward Wear Face Masks,” while The Telegraph runs with “Clothes off, masks on: America’s nudist re- accepting ourselves for who we are sorts reopen.” France 24 reports that “Nudists adapt to Covid times,” as CTVNews reports on and feeling comfortable with our “Getting naked in quarantine: Interest peaks in nudist lifestyle.” Read more bodies.

If you have not yet experienced the freedom and fun of , Sue's Story you are in for a wonderful and liber- “Oh my goodness, there is a naked man coming towards us!” I looked towards my husband Philip and saw the biggest grin you can imagine. I can’t even blame him for turning up to our ating experience when you visit first naturist , which happened to be the only one in Slovakia, as I had chosen it. I had- DeAnza Springs Resort. n’t realised until this point after 40 years of marriage, how much Philip had wanted to camp as a Naturist. So, as I wasn’t prepared to try to find another campsite, I bit the bullet and within 10 Those who enjoy nude recreation minutes I was walking naked in a beautiful location and passing other naked people who come from all walks of life. DeAnza seemed so friendly and welcoming and doing what seemed perfectly natural to them. On our Springs Resort welcomes singles, return journey back to the UK, to cement my conversion, we stopped off at a large Naturist site couples and families of all ages. You in Germany where I found myself playing boule with a group of strangers all naked, which at first will quickly find that being comforta- seemed so surreal. What was I doing?! But it was such fun and as an avid swimmer what could ble with your body and those of be better than swimming naked. I was hooked! Read more others has nothing to do with age, size, shape or condition. Why Don’t We Live in a Perfect (Nude) World? DeAnza’s magic is yours to discover! Confession time: I would live naked 24/7, if I could, and I suspect I am not alone in this regard. Come and stay for a day, week, I hate clothes. They block the sunshine, the air, and most of your body from the sense of month or… touch. They are grating, hot, and sometimes they itch, not to mention expensive and a lot of work to maintain. How much time is wasted washing, drying and folding underwear? How much water, for that matter? I believe there are many thousands, possibly millions of people, who would go without clothing if given the chance.

Cold weather and sunburn aside, clothing doesn’t seem to serve much purpose. Some people argue that it is necessary for adornment, to make us stand out, but jewelry, body paint, piercings, and tattoos can also be used to accentuate the body and express one’s individuality. If anything, a society free of body taboos allows for greater fashion possibilities. Imagine an outfit from the 4 future, made without the restrictions imposed by shame? Read more The Best Nude Beaches In California

When going nude on California's beaches, there's often a wide chasm between expectation and reality -- but that's more of a "nude beach" thing than a California thing. You can't just drop trou and get an all-over tan at any old stretch of Golden State shoreline, and the select beaches where California does allow nude sunbathing are mostly (and not-so-coincidentally) in hard-to-reach and obscure locations. In other words, they're the kind of amenity-free beaches where you'd do well to bring your own food, drinks, chairs, and umbrellas.

Many of the state's most popular and underrated nude beaches are hidden mere minutes away from the popular shopping malls that line our coast, but you'd never know it unless you knew where to look. So, we're telling you where to look: here are all the best beaches to bare your ass in California, how to get to them, and everything you need to know once you're there. Just keep your clothes on until you're sure you're in the right place.

Nude activities and natural beauty abound at CA's premier nude beach San Diego’s famous warm weather makes Blacks one of the best nude beaches in the United States. You’ll want to park at the Torrey Pines Gliderport and take the main trail hundreds of feet to the black sand beach below Read more

People always try to protect their clothes by donning jackets or layering more clothes … however, nudists use a more practical method in a rain shower naturally.

Why Are You Afraid To Be A Nudist?

Many people think that nudism is a risky business.

Trying anything for the first time always has an element of risk. That’s a fact. To many, nudism seems to carry a huge amount of risk with it, often because of society’s many negative messages about nudity, perpetuated through our media for decades. For first-time nudists, it often feels like you’re defying every moral and in our society when you think about taking your clothes off with others.

But in large part, the risk is in our heads, and far smaller than we think. Here are some of the biggest risks that nudists perceive, and the reality of the risk that is (or isn’t) there.

Professional Problems

The Risk

Some people work in fields where they handle sensitive information, or people at risk (including children). Others have public positions where any deviation from societal norms is considered problematic. These positions could include jobs where they work with children or other vulnera- ble people, or where they are in a position of public trust.

The risk is predicated on the association of nudity with sexuality, of course. If you are willingly nude with other people, you are probably a sexual deviant, or at least opening yourself up for blackmail or extortion. You are not, the reasoning seems to be, a trustworthy person if you are a nudist.

In addition, if you do not work in a positive work environment, the revelation that you are a nudist could prompt other workers to make unwelcome comments or insinuations. Because society is often unsympathetic to nudism, you might also feel that you cannot complain about those comments, even if they are egregious. That can seriously degrade the quality of your work- ing life. Read more 5 “I Just Don’t Wear Clothes Very Much Any- more Unless I Have To…” 2020 Schedule of Events That’s something you’ll hear from many naturists, unsurprisingly. Perhaps you’ve actually January  thought or even said something like that yourself. If so, great! Otherwise, can you imagine your- self doing that? It would mean you’ve realized that something most people regard as obviously essential – namely, wearing clothes – really isn’t essential at all much of the time. Being usually naked when possible is a conscious, intentional decision you could make. Or maybe it’s just something you might gradually find yourself doing – and enjoying. But the fact is, having a naked lifestyle is actually practicable.

And it’s not all that hard, either – at least if you’ve been fortunate that people you live with and many others you know don’t seriously question your customary nudity – they simply accept it as what’s normal for you. It could be easier than you suppose. Perhaps all you need to do is gradual- ly wear increasingly less and be prepared to explain it as what feels comfortable to you – and shouldn’t pose a problem for others.

Once you’re naked increasingly often, you may be surprised at how few problems come up due to your frequent nudity. Probably few, if any, of those you live with or your good friends are often openly naked themselves, or seem to have much interest or curiosity about a naked life- style. And yet very soon they don’t seem to regard your nudity as strange. Or if they even notice your nudity at all, they remark (enviously?) on your “courage” to be naked so often. (If they do mention your nudity without disapproval, why not suggest they try it themselves?)

If you start being frequently naked – yet nobody seems to regard that as anything worth men- tioning – you may wonder whether you’ve just been dreaming. Might you wake up someday and realize that the way you thought you were living was merely a dream? Original Story

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